Founded in 2010 by Amanda Hearst, the Friends of Finn committee is a group of young leaders dedicated to working with The HSUS to put an end to the inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills and to advocate for pet adoption.

When Amanda Hearst first teamed up with The HSUS to help puppy mill dogs, she didn't expect the issue to get personal. Then she found out that her dog Finn—a pet store "pup with papers"—had actually been born at a puppy mill. Letter from Amanda

About Friends of Finn

It's no small task, improving the lives of dogs suffering in puppy mills. If Finn could talk, he might tell you that sometimes you need a little help from your friends. Meet the committee members